When you buy 2 ½ inch electrical conduit from American Conduit, you can do so with complete confidence. Not only do we have an incredibly large – nearly 1 million pounds worth – supply of conduit, we also have a nationwide network of distributors. In addition, we are passionate about ensuring that all of our products are made of the highest quality. When you choose American Conduit, you simply can’t go wrong.
The American Conduit Experience
At American Conduit, we are proud to be a product brand of Hydro, which is the world’s largest extruder of aluminum. Hydro subsidiary Hydro Extrusion North America produces an astounding 550 million pounds of extrusions year in and year out through its 23 plants across the country.
St. Augustine, Florida is home to the Hydro extrusion facility where American Conduit products are manufactured. These products go to more than 20 warehouses across the United States, so you can rest assured that not only will we be able to fulfill all your conduit needs, but we will also be able to do so very quickly.
Why You Should Always Choose Aluminum Conduit
Conduit performs the vital function of protecting wiring and other critically important electrical components. Many people believe that steel is the best choice when it comes to buying conduit – but we passionately disagree. These are just a few of the reasons why we feel that aluminum is by far the superior material.
- Steel conduit does a relatively good job of protecting electrical circuits. However the material can sometimes allow those circuits to interfere with nearby sensitive equipment. The reason is that steel can’t block the electromagnet radiation those circuits emit. Aluminum, on the other hand, blocks that radiation – and blocks interference in the process.
- Aluminum is much less expensive than steel – as much as 10 to 20 percent per foot. We’ve provided conduit used in a lot of major projects, and the companies overseeing these projects have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars by using aluminum.
- Not only will you save on material costs, you’ll also save on labor. Aluminum conduit is just as strong as steel, but it’s also 30 percent lighter. As a result, it’s much easier to maneuver. When you use steel, you might need two or three people to be able to move it into place. Because aluminum is so much lighter, there’s a good chance you’ll only need one.
- Aluminum is superior from a safety perspective as well. When paired with the proper fittings, aluminum keeps flammable fumes and gases from interacting with volatile substances. This greatly reduces the risk of a fire or explosion. Also, steel conduit can often times emit sparks – that won’t happen with aluminum.
- Finally, aluminum won’t corrode like steel. That makes it perfect for use in damp environments, or environments that use a lot of chemicals.
Contact American Conduit
Whether you need 2 ½ inch electrical conduit or any other size of conduit, let American Conduit be your go-to source. We have more than four decades of manufacturing experience, and all of our products surpass the most stringent industry standards for both safety and quality. If you would like to learn more about our company or our products, call 1-800-334-6824 or get in touch with us using our convenient online form.